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What you need to do and why

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Due to a recent Apple bug, you need to re-sync your Screen Time settings and re-select apps to block when you update to the latest version of Roots (2.14.4).


Steps to fix blocking issues


Step 1: Open "Screen Time" settings

Go to "Settings" > and tap on "Screen Time" on your iPhone or iPad. (as shown in the image below).

Note: If you can't access "Screen Time" settings due to "Shortcuts" set up, click here.



Step 2: Scroll down to "Apps With Screen Time Access"

Look for Roots and turn it off.

NOTE: If you see Roots listed twice, it is important that you turn off both Roots entries (as shown in the image below).


Step 3: Return to the Roots app

  1. Open the Roots app

  2. The app will detect that "Screen Time" access has been removed

  3. Follow the prompts to grant "Screen Time" permission again

  4. You'll be taken back to "Settings" to turn "Screen Time" back on

Step 4: Re-select apps to block

  1. Go to the "Blocking" tab at the bottom

  2. Tap the blocks which say "Re-select apps to block" (as shown in the image above)

  3. Tap "What to Block"

  4. Select the apps you want to block

  5. Tap "Save"

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